Mayor Barney Arceneaux

Welcome!

Welcome to Gonzales, La. Located between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, we are part of one of the fastest growing areas in the state - Ascension Parish. We are the center for much of what makes south Louisiana truly unique and wonderful.

Our area is home to some of the south's most interesting and informative tourist attractions. There are no less than a dozen Ante-bellum plantation homes within a short drive just ready for your visit. And we are known for some of the best restaurants in the country serving every cuisine you can think of. From the best Cajun and Creole menus to casual and fast food, we have it - after all Gonzales is known as the "Jambalaya Capital of the World!".

So whether you're up for a great vacation or looking to relocate, we're sure that you'll agree when we say, "We've got it all"!

Our Mission

The City of Gonzales will strive to pursue the efficient operation of all aspects of government within its purview, including the services of streets, drainage, recreation, fire, police, permitting, sanitation, water, wastewater, natural gas and tourism, which will provide an atmosphere in which commerce can thrive, as well as a higher quality of life and safe environment for the citizens of the city.